The Promoting Positive Outcomes virtual series on Reducing SPED Disciplinary Removals will provide a comprehensive understanding of special education discipline that is both legally compliant and proactively effective. The series provides the essential skills to navigate complex legal requirements, such as those in the Texas Education Code Chapter 37 , while ensuring proper implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans and Manifestation Determination Reviews. Attendees will learn how to leverage data-driven strategies to inform decisions, from accurately reporting PEIMS codes to using data to reduce disciplinary removals. Furthermore, the training focuses on building a positive school environment by exploring alternatives to traditional discipline, including restorative practices and de-escalation techniques, ultimately leading to better outcomes for students with disabilities and a more supportive school community.
Intended Audience: District/Campus Administrators, Behavior Specialists/Coordinators, Special Education Directors/Coordinators
The sessions in this series will be recorded except the April 9th legal session. A google folder will be set up to share with registered participants that will contain the webinar recordings and all materials and resources for each session. Participants will have access to the view the recordings and access the resources through July 31, 2026.
Please NOTE: Participants can register at anytime throughout this series as previous session recordings and materials will be available.
Sessions Include:
Mastering Special Education Discipline Data: PEIMS Codes, Actions, and Compliance (September 12th, 9-11 AM)
This comprehensive training session is designed for campus administrators responsible for the accurate reporting of disciplinary actions involving students with disabilities.
The session will deconstruct the PEIMS codes related to discipline, focusing on how to correctly identify and report various types of disciplinary removals, including ISS, OS), and placements in interim alternative educational settings.
Exploring Alternatives to Disciplinary Removals (October 1st, 9-10:30 AM)
Uncover a variety of strategies that go beyond traditional disciplinary measures. Learn how to effectively use these alternatives to prevent disruptions, resolve conflicts, and maintain a positive learning environment
Chapter 37: Discipline and the Law (October 15th, 9-11 AM)
This comprehensive session, designed for Special Education administrators, will give you an in-depth understanding of Texas Education Code (TEC) Chapter 37, including HB6 updates. You'll learn how to meet LEA requirements for discipline staff, policies, and procedures, along with best practices for effectively addressing student behavior. We'll also explore student discipline laws and regulations, focusing on how they impact the discipline of students with disabilities.
Navigating Behavior Data: From Reports to Individual Student Data (November 11th, 9-10:30 AM)
Get hands-on with On Data Suite in this practical training session. We will walk you through accessing reports and demonstrate the step-by-step process of drilling down to the campus, student, and teacher levels. This session is designed to give you the skills to quickly and efficiently find the detailed data you need to support your decision-making.
Even if you are not an On-Data Suite user, ideas and knowledge will be gained on the benefits of drilling down in your data. Following the On Data Suite demonstration, tips will be provided on how to use the data to inform proactive decisions to increase awareness of strategies to reduce the instances of SPED disciplinary removals.
De-Escalation Strategies (December 3rd, 9-10:30 AM)
For every action, there is a reaction. Behaviors may come up that you've never seen before in the person standing or sitting in front of you. According to Dr. Geoff Colvin, when a person experiences a behavior, there is a BEGINNING, MIDDLE and END to what he calls the "cycle" of emotions that we all go through. In this session, we will identify different parts of the cycle and examine effective de-escalation strategies for each part.
Fostering a Supportive School Environment: Special Education Discipline and Behavioral Strategies for Administrators (February 12, 9-11 AM)
This session will equip Special Education administrators with effective discipline alternatives that comply with legal requirements and foster positive student behavior, delving into factors like trauma that influence behavior and impact success in traditional settings. Administrators will learn to build positive school cultures and utilize Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for early intervention and targeted support, with specific insights into discipline law as it pertains to students receiving Special Education services.
Overview of the Pyramid Model (March 30, 9-11 AM)
Discover the key components of the Pyramid Model, a tiered intervention framework designed to support the social-emotional development of all young children. We'll explore its universal supports, targeted social-emotional supports, and intensive individualized interventions.
Behavior/Discipline Legal Requirements & Best Practices (April 9, 9-11 AM)
This legal session will help develop knowledge and understanding on the campus leader's role and responsibility to support with fidelity the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPS), Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and conducting Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDRs). The session will include legal requirements and best practices. This session will not be recorded.
Ensuring Data Accuracy for Your 2026 PEIMS Submissions (May 7, 9-11 AM)
Join us for a training session focused on reviewing and analyzing your district's 2025-26 live data reports. We'll show you how to identify and correct coding discrepancies to ensure data accuracy. This session will also cover essential next steps and best practices for preparing for the upcoming PEIMS data submission in June 2026, setting you up for a successful and compliant submission.
This session is free for members of the Special Education Cooperative.
Questions? Contact Kimberly Baumgardner at kimberly.baumgardner2@esc20.net